Mateba Unica 6 .357 Magnum Auto-Revolver, 3-inch Ported Barrel, Recoil-Operated DA/SA, Italian Proofs (2001)
This Italian-made Mateba Unica 6 is a recoil-operated auto-revolver in .357 Magnum with the compact 3-inch, ported barrel and an integrated muzzle brake/compensator. It features the Unica's hallmark lower (6 o'clock) barrel alignment and reciprocating upper assembly, plus ambidextrous rear-mounted cylinder-release levers. Italian proofs include a boxed BP date code for 2001, and the revolver carries the PARS INTL. LOU. KY.
import mark. The matte double‑nickel finish over steel, target walnut grip, and drilled-and-tapped top barrel shroud round out a distinctive and collectible configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is minor wear on the grips from handling and use. Light carbon buildup is present on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone.
What’s Included
- Mateba Unica 6 owner's manual
- Speed loader
- Thread protector
- 38-Special recoil spring
- Mateba factory hard case (green)
The Unica 6 employs a recoil-operated system with a reciprocating upper assembly that cycles subsequent shots into single-action. Its barrel is aligned with the lower (6 o'clock) chamber to curb muzzle rise, a signature Mateba design that pairs with the 3-inch ported barrel and muzzle brake/compensator.
Constructed with a steel frame and cylinder wearing a matte double‑nickel finish, this revolver shows a subtle two-tone look with darker sight components and muzzle device. Ambidextrous rear-mounted levers control the cylinder release, and the top of the barrel shroud is drilled and tapped for an accessory base.
The six-shot cylinder features machined flats and small numerals on the front face. An external hammer supports DA/SA operation, with the system transitioning to single-action as the mechanism cycles.
Sighting consists of adjustable sights suited to the platform.
Markings include the Italian star-over-PSF proof, the circled "M" Mateba logo with "Patented," CAT. 10084, and the boxed "BP" date code denoting 2001, along with the PARS INTL. LOU. KY. import mark.
Country of origin is Italy.